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Stella - John Duff, Loïs Gordon, Brian Thompson, Kara Hildyard
Puck - Dave Valentine, Andy Gordon, Daisy Wells, Louise Bowmaker
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FRIDAY
The theory:
JD sets watch alarm for 7 am. Crew have 15 mins post-alarm snooze, then rise at 7.15 am to make tea for the skipper.
The reality:
JD's alarm goes off at 7 am. JD wakes up half an hour before he usually does. Crew go back to sleep. JD rises at 7.30 am to make the tea. As the man in Ecclesiastes said: "There is nothing new under the sun." Clearly he must have sailed on a Wyvern week.
However it's another beautiful day with a freshening SE breeze. Sail upriver to Somerleyton where the bridge for once opens on cue. Steal a march on Puck by diving straight through the bridge as it opens, pausing only to shout: "Get out of my WAY!".
Up to Oulton for lunch, then back to Somerleyton for the end of the cruise. Deshanker boat whilst JD entertains troops with pennywhistle classics; troops are deeply grateful. Off to the pub for another quiet night. A good week.
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the crew of Stella at Somerleyton
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opposite - sailing at Long Galley
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Spring Bank Holiday
Stella (John Duff and Alex Harrison) and Mimosa (Andy & Loïs Gordon) take to the water for a long weekend. Highlights include shooting St Olaves Bridge, a cracking sail up the Yare to The Beauchamp, and a meal at The Red Herring.
Alleged quote of the week from Alex Harrison:
"John Duff is the ideal skipper: cool under pressure, a skilful sailor, devastating wit and repartee (especially the one-eyed deer joke). I shall be back for more!"
Riposte from Loïs Gordon: "That statement is redolent with improbability."
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Sun Hats to the fore at Oulton Broad
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